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Chronic illness plus a cold or flu? Insult to injury

Am I just a cry baby or does anyone else go a little crazy when dealing with a bad cold or the flu on top of the normal symptoms of your chronic illness or condition?

Part of the problem is that for, me and I’m guessing many, many others who find themselves here, my immune system is compromised, so what would normally be a ten day virus turns into months of suffering.

It just breaks me every time. It’s a cold! Yes it’s a cold, but usually it’s a cold that turns into bronchitis or a sinus infection or god forbid pneumonia. And it feels like it lasts FOREVER!

That inner store of strength that you rely on to get through hard days is depleted and for me that leads to a spike in depression, emotional upset, and frankly anger. I can only binge watch “Outlander” so many times as a form of distraction! My relationship with our living room sofa is already borderline inappropriate. During a siege of “normal person” illness the love/hate bond between myself, my blanket, and my favorite pillow is unbreakable.

Like so many of you, I’ve been struggling with my health demons for quite a while. Adding a common cold should be an easy assignment, but it always proves to be the straw that broke the camels back for me. Insult to injury. Salt in the wound or any other platitude you can muster. I wish you all luck during cold and flu season and I truly hope you come through it all safely. #Cancer #autoimmune #cold #Flu #Depression

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Hospital

Does anyone else feel like they have to be “the perfect patient” and not bother the nurses too much when you’re in the hospital? Every time I’m here I try so hard to ask for nothing and not bother them bc I’ve heard them complain and complain about patients and then get told im their favorite. Which means they’re nice to me when in my room, but otherwise every other patient comes first because im so “patient” and “understanding”. But the reality is I’m in severe pain and having panic attacks the whole time im here. And when I have to wait 1+ hours after pressing my nurse call button - I spiral. I have the flu on top of my ulcerative colitis and SMA syndrome right now so I’m in an isolated room with the door shut and no windows! Not to mention it’s NYE and I’m stuck here instead of with my husband and children. I am so miserable, alone and scared. 😢
#UlcerativeColitis #SuperiorMesentericArterySyndrome #Flu

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Does anyone else get really emotional when they're unwell?

I know that a lot of us feel unwell most of the time. That probably wasn't a very well phrased title. But what I mean is... Do you get easily upset when you have a cold/flu/infection?

As an example, back in May I picked up a very nasty stomach bug (that my baby nephew ever-so-lovingly decided to share)... And for the entire day, I just kept breaking down into tears. For pretty much no reason. I don't know if it was frustration or if I'd just had enough... But I've noticed it happens every time I'm unwell.

I've had a cold for about a week now (several COVID tests have come back negative, despite me being certain this isn't an ordinary cold), and I just keep breaking down at the drop of a hat. My sister brought me a slice of my favourite cake from my favourite bakery and I burst into tears. The level of emotion is crazy. I don't like crying even when I'm feeling okay, so when I suddenly start sobbing, I get angry at myself and then usually end up crying more... I keep wondering if it's simply exhaustion? I'm immuno-compromised, so what other people would call a mild illness, is usually something that knocks me off my feet.

I'd just like to know if there's anyone else out there that's like this? And if you know of a way I could maybe minimise the tears? I feel so silly.

#chronicillnesswarrior #ChronicPain #POTS #EDS #NAFLD #LiverDisease #Diabetes #InterstitialCystitis #cold #Flu #BPD #Migraines #IBS #exhaustion #tired #emotional #unwell #immunosuppressed

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Wellness Wednesday: Diabetes, Flu and Flu Shots

My favorite season is approaching!

Leaves changing colors,
Pumpkin picking,
Apple picking,
Cooler weather,
Sweaters and boots,
Harvest festivals,
The food!

I love Fall!

However, Fall is also the beginning of flu season.

Did you know that it’s recommended for people with chronic conditions like diabetes to get a flu shot every year?

Check out this brief article about Diabetes and the Flu:

type2diabetes.com/living/flu-shot

❓Do you get annual shots?

❓How do you usually protect yourself against the flu?

Share your experiences below 👇🏾

#Diabetes #DiabetesType1 #DiabetesType2 #Diabetestype3 #lada #mody #prediabetes #GestationalDiabetes #JuvenileDiabetesType1 #ChronicIllness #AutoimmuneDisease #Health #Flu #FluShot #Support #SupportGroups #MightyTogether

Important Facts About Type 2 Diabetes and the Flu

Getting the flu shot is important in preventing and spreading the flu.
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Covid/Flu Scare

I'm in isolation until Saturday. Early in the week I found out I have both Covid and the flu.

The first three days were absolute agony. I did worry that I would have to go to hospital.

Some of my symptoms are finally starting to go away.

I think I will make a full recovery.

That was extremely scary and physically painful to go through. #COVID19 #Flu

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Very very sick in bed head and chest congestion and fluid behind both ears as well as yellow green. Mucus and bodysches exhaustion no energy check on

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I’m so sick and tired... Of feeling sick and tired.

I have no idea what’s going on with me at the moment. I don’t know if I’m coming down with a cold/flu or if my body is just starting to give up on me...

Since the 27th September I’ve had this CONSTANT queasy feeling that has left me eating very very tiny amounts of food - perhaps half a meal every couple of days (if that). I’ve even been struggling to drink. And last Wednesday evening I started to ache all over my body so much that I was crying an awful lot. Then on Thursday I was very badly congested - I assumed I was starting to develop a cold. But by Friday nearly all of my symptoms were gone; I just ached a little bit. But since then I’ve stayed in this very unpleasant place since then where the cold actually feels like it’s hurting me. I have not had any fever at all.

And then starting from this morning it just feels as though every muscle in my body is extremely stiff and sore. I can barely raise a cup to my lips and brushing my teeth was nearly impossible. It’s almost like I’ve been working out or weight lifting, which is something I haven’t done in years. The back of my throat is a bit scratchy and sometimes my nose begins to run a little but when I blow it there’s nothing coming out.

I’ve taken my bed time medication early I’m hopefully going to fall asleep soon. So, like the title says... I’m so sick and tired of feeling sick and tired. Do you think this could be the flu? I haven’t been able to have my vaccine yet as my GP surgery is waiting for more stock to arrive. Usually by October I’ve already had it done. I haven’t had the flu in at least four or five years, thankfully. It always knocks me on my ass for a very long time when I have had it before.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

#chronicillnesswarrior #POTS #EDS #NAFLD #BPD #InterstitialCystitis #Diabetes #Flu #cold #unwell #Aches

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